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Syracuse Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges
A Syracuse man was arrested on multiple drug charges.
Central Current
Published September 22In November, you can vote on whether the Onondaga County executive will have term limits. How will it work?
This November, voters will have to turn over their ballots and decide: Do they want the county executive's and comptroller's term capped at 12 years, 16 years or not at all.
Marvin E. Boger – UPDATED
Marvin Edward Boger, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born on Sept. […]
Patricia Zee – PENDING
Patricia Zee, 73, Syracuse, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Syracuse.
Central Current
Published September 20Sean Kirst: At birth, the doctors said Dave Murray might not live to be 5. A double lung transplant later, he just turned 70.
Born with cystic fibrosis, time and struggle taught Murray one especially vital key to daily life: Listening.
Holiday Market Coming To Syracuse Community Center Sept. 26
Women of Valor in Training will be hosting its second annual Holiday Market fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Syracuse Public Library – Join The Community Dinner Conversation
This summer, Syracuse Public Library received a grant from the American Conversation Project, a national nonpartisan initiative working to rebuild the civic muscle of listening, bringing communities together in conversation to find common ground.
Central Current
Published September 18Podcast: The bottlenecks stalling Syracuse’s housing production
Reporter Debadrita Sur unpacks the zoning, permitting, and funding barriers that are keeping housing production goals out of reach.
Central Current
Published September 17Rep. John Mannion declines Central Current debate, appearing to avoid only debate with live audience
Campaign manager Josh Ludden cited a lack of capacity when declining the forum, which appears to be the only local debate that would have allowed constituents to directly question candidates.
The Cortland Voice
Published September 17Four arrested following stabbing incident in Cortlandville (Report)
Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office: On Sunday, Sept. 13, officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stabbing that occurred in the Town of Cortlandville. Through the investigation, it was determined that Jaime C. Andres-Lopez (age 26,…
Central Current
Published September 15County Executive Ryan McMahon’s proposed 2027 budget: new housing initiatives, food pantry support and airport upgrades
The Onondaga County Legislature will hold weeks of budget hearings before the legislative body votes on whether to approve the budget.
Syracuse Discusses Return Of Summer Festival In 2027
A weekend summer celebration launched this year as part of Syracuse Celebrates 250 could become an annual tradition, with town officials and community groups already planning a larger version for 2027.